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whatsamanthadoes's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
I read this one for a local book challenge. It was very insightful hearing about Geena Rocero's life. It must have been hard to grow up forced to hide your true self. It felt like I was cheering her on each time she gained a step up in her career - all the way to her TED Talk!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
ohyeah_karyn's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Transphobia, Homophobia, Outing, Alcohol, Colonisation, Abortion, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Abandonment, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
caseythereader's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Thanks to The Dial Press for the free copy of this book.
- HORSE BARBIE is such a unique memoir. It's the (unfortunately) rare trans narrative that is full of joy and hope. You can hear Rocero's energy and enthusiasm for her passions and for building the best life for herself (and literally hear it, if you read the audiobook!)
- There is a lot of tough stuff in this book, though. Rocero doesn't fully escape transphobia and misogyny, and the complete reversal of how she is accepted culturally and legally between the Philippines and the U.S. is a lot to swallow. Rocero explores it all with sharp analysis and deep tenderness.
- HORSE BARBIE is such a unique memoir. It's the (unfortunately) rare trans narrative that is full of joy and hope. You can hear Rocero's energy and enthusiasm for her passions and for building the best life for herself (and literally hear it, if you read the audiobook!)
- There is a lot of tough stuff in this book, though. Rocero doesn't fully escape transphobia and misogyny, and the complete reversal of how she is accepted culturally and legally between the Philippines and the U.S. is a lot to swallow. Rocero explores it all with sharp analysis and deep tenderness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical content, Transphobia, Colonisation, Bullying, Racism, Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Drug use
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